Correlation of Sexual Behavior Change, Family Function, and Male-Female Intimacy Among Adults Aged 18-44 Years During COVID-19 Epidemic

Feng, Yi-Jin; Fan, Yu-Jun; Su, Zhenzhen; Li, Bingbing; Li, Bo; Liu, Nan; Wang, Peixi

doi:10.1016/j.esxm.2020.100301

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“…Solo sex activities increased: 14.6% reported using sex toys more often and 26.0% reported masturbating more often Culha et al [ 41 ] Turkey Quantitative May 2–May 26, 2020 89 women 96 men in healthcare 30.65 ± 5.99; [ 18 – 53 ] FSFI [ 26 ] IIEF [ 77 ] Sexual desire, sexual intercourse/masturbation frequency, duration of foreplay, and duration of sexual intercourse decreased during the pandemic. Participants privileged non-face to face sexual positions Daneshfar et al [ 39 ] Iran Quantitative - 296 married women 33.68 ± 6.47; [ 18 – 27 , 29 – 46 ] FSFI [ 26 ] Sexual dysfunction impacted quality of life and was related with lower marital satisfaction. Feng et al [ 46 ] China Quantitative May 27–June 6, 2020 150 women 134 men 27.04 ± 4.72; 27.35 ± 4.23; [ 18 – 27 , 29 – 45 ] Ad hoc questionnaire 43.3% of participants reported a decrease in sexual frequency during the pandemic.…”

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“…Participants privileged non-face to face sexual positions Daneshfar et al [ 39 ] Iran Quantitative - 296 married women 33.68 ± 6.47; [ 18 – 27 , 29 – 46 ] FSFI [ 26 ] Sexual dysfunction impacted quality of life and was related with lower marital satisfaction. Feng et al [ 46 ] China Quantitative May 27–June 6, 2020 150 women 134 men 27.04 ± 4.72; 27.35 ± 4.23; [ 18 – 27 , 29 – 45 ] Ad hoc questionnaire 43.3% of participants reported a decrease in sexual frequency during the pandemic. Higher sexual satisfaction predicted higher relationship satisfaction (or “intimacy”) Fuchs et al [ 31 ] Poland Quantitative March–April, 2020 764 women 25.1 ± 4.3; [ 18 – 27 , 29 – 41 ] FSFI [ 26 ] Frequency of intercourse, sexual desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain decreased during the pandemic.…”

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“…Common additions included sexting, trying new sexual positions, and sharing sexual fantasies. Being younger, living alone, and feeling stressed and lonely were linked to trying new things Li et al [ 45 ] China Quantitative March 13–March 15, 2020 189 women 270 men [ 18 – 27 , 29 – 46 ] Ad hoc questionnaire 30% of women reported a decrease in the number of sexual partners, 37% reported a decrease in sexual frequency, and 39% reported decreases in sexual satisfaction. Multiple regression analysis showed that age, partner relationship, and sexual desire were closely related to sexual frequency Li et al [ 40 ] China Quantitative May 1 – May 5, 2020 426 women 541 men 26.6 ± 4.86; [ 16 – 27 , 29 – 36 ] Ad hoc questionnaire 22% of participants reported a decrease in sexual desire, 41% experienced a decrease in the sexual intercourse frequency, and 30% reported an increase in the frequency of masturbation.…”

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“…Studies also show that relationship satisfaction was correlated with sexual satisfaction [ 46 , 55 ] and inversely correlated with sexual dysfunction in women during this period [ 39 , 43 ]. As for relationship conflict, this was related with having less sexual activity [ 40 ], and corona-related conflict in particular accounted for lower frequency of both solo and partnered sexual behaviors [ 60 ].…”

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“…Yet, this review did not focus on sexual violence. Additionally, this review found that women living with their partners and having more free time and better opportunities for partnered quality time [ 30 , 54 ], or women having higher relationship satisfaction, felt more sexually satisfied [ 46 , 55 ] and had less sexual dysfunction [ 39 , 43 ]. On the other hand, those experiencing conflict in their relationship had sex less often [ 40 , 60 ].…”

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Women’s Sexual Health During the Pandemic of COVID-19: Declines in Sexual Function and Sexual Pleasure

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Carvalho

2021

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Purpose of the Review The World Health Association declared COVID-19 a pandemic more than 1 year ago. We conducted a systematic review of the literature on the topic of women’s sexual health during the pandemic, with a focus on sexual function and sexual pleasure. Our aim is to describe current findings and to discuss implications for women’s sexual health during this period. Recent Findings Thirty-four articles, from 18 countries, were identified. These studies addressed topics ranging from individual aspects, such as cognitive, emotional, and personality factors affecting sexuality during the pandemic, to contextual factors, including relationship, childrearing, and employment status in this period. Summary Research identified a deterioration of women’s sexual function across countries, with an emphasis on sexual desire. Most studies found decreases in the frequency of sexual intercourse during the pandemic and increases in solitary sexual behavior. Many women also experienced declines in sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction. Findings suggested that gender inequalities contributed to lower indices of sexual function and satisfaction, and might have exacerbated the pleasure gap between men and women.

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Changes in Intimacy and Sexuality During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Analysis of Data from a Survey on Partnered Individuals in Eight European Countries

Löfgren-Mårtenson

Elmerstig

Schröder

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This qualitative study explores experiences of intimacy and sexuality during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic of 3357 participants from Croatia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, and Turkey. Data were collected through open-ended questions within a survey on sexuality during the pandemic. Based on a reflexive thematic analysis three themes occurred. The first theme No change was described by 41% when summarizing their sex life during the pandemic. The second theme Positive change was experienced by 25%, and the third theme Negative change by 21%. An overarching theme then emerged as: “Still the same trajectories, but the pandemic could be a catalyst for improved or worsened sex- life.” For those intimate partnered individuals who already had problems with intimacy and sexuality before the COVID-19 pandemic it seemed to remain the same or deteriorated throughout the pandemic. For those with positive experiences of intimacy and sexuality before the COVID-19 pandemic it remained the same or improved throughout the pandemic. These findings are relevant for researchers and clinicians in developing preventive and supportive interventions in the context of crisis and social isolation.

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Sexual Coping Mechanisms During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Determinants of Use, Usefulness, and Effects on Sex Life

Berdychevsky

2023

Sex Res Soc Policy

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Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on many people’s sex lives. The ways people cope with these adverse impacts are an urgent area that needs to be recognized by sexual health researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Thus, this study investigated sexual coping mechanisms during the pandemic while clarifying their determinants of use and usefulness and examining their impacts on the quantity and quality of sex life. Methods The cross-sectional data ( N = 675) were collected using an online survey methodology in February–May 2021. The data were analyzed with one-sample and independent-samples t -tests, one-way between-subjects ANOVA, and multivariate multiple regression. Results This study identified eight sexual coping mechanisms during the pandemic, including creativity and pleasure, diversion, goal-setting, relational, educational, caution and logistical, online and technological, and innovation and experimentation strategies. All the coping mechanisms were used and rated significantly useful, albeit to different degrees. Gender, availability of a sex partner, the existence of children, and age served as determinants of different coping mechanisms’ scope of use and degree of usefulness. The coping mechanisms predicted the frequency of sexual activity, sexual desire, and satisfaction with sex life during the pandemic. Conclusions This study’s results can help scholars and practitioners prevent or mitigate the deterioration of sex life during the pandemics and other crises and stressors. It is essential to train people concerning sexual coping resources and strategies to protect their sexual wellbeing and quality of life. Policy Implications Health researchers, practitioners, and policymakers must consider maintaining sexual health as an essential service. Recognizing sexual health, rights, education, and counseling is a prerequisite for appropriate prevention measures during the pandemic. It is vital to ensure the availability of proper resources supporting people’s sexual coping processes during and after the pandemic.

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Correlation of Sexual Behavior Change, Family Function, and Male-Female Intimacy Among Adults Aged 18-44 Years During COVID-19 Epidemic

Cited by 26 publications

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Women’s Sexual Health During the Pandemic of COVID-19: Declines in Sexual Function and Sexual Pleasure

Women’s Sexual Health During the Pandemic of COVID-19: Declines in Sexual Function and Sexual Pleasure

Changes in Intimacy and Sexuality During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Analysis of Data from a Survey on Partnered Individuals in Eight European Countries

Sexual Coping Mechanisms During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Determinants of Use, Usefulness, and Effects on Sex Life

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